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"Our humanity is something we cannot afford to outsource. Instead, we need to protect it, practice it, and make it stronger."
Denaige McDonnell, EIHQ Founder
2024 The Extractive Industries and Society
Psychosocial risks in the Canadian construction and extractive industries
This study examines the often-overlooked psychological and social hazards that workers face in high-risk sectors like construction and resource extraction. Beyond physical safety, employees in these industries are exposed to stressors such as long shifts, remote or isolated worksites, job insecurity, bullying or harassment, and high production pressures. These conditions can have significant impacts on mental health, performance, and overall well-being. The research highlights how psychosocial risks interact with organizational culture and safety systems.
View the article2024 Proquest
Examining the influence of demographics on workers' experiences of psychosocial risks in the Canadian construction and extractive industries
This dissertation provides the comprehensive foundation for the later journal article on psychosocial risks in high-risk sectors such as construction and resource extraction. Beyond examining the psychological and social hazards workers face, it documents clear evidence of unwanted behaviours such as bullying, harassment, violence, and sexual assault. sustainable workplaces.
View the article2024 Inside Policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
Canada's risky and misguided bet on EV battery manufacturing
This policy commentary critiques the Canadian government’s $52.5 billion commitment to EV battery manufacturing. While intended to secure jobs and strengthen the automotive sector, the investment neglects upstream supply chains, innovation, and domestic intellectual property. Drawing on expert analysis and government reports, the piece argues that Canada’s strategy overemphasizes subsidies to foreign firms while overlooking long-term ecosystem development, leaving the country vulnerable to low returns and missed opportunities for sustainable economic resilience.
View the article2024 Inside Policy, Macdonald-Laurier Institute
"Shovels in the ground" - is government policy finally on track to kickstart a carbon capture revolution?
This article analyzes whether Canada’s new Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Investment Tax Credit will create the right conditions to accelerate large-scale carbon capture projects. While recent announcements suggest momentum is building, the piece highlights persistent barriers such as policy complexity, regulatory delays, and weak economic incentives. It argues that for Canada to become a true leader in clean technology, government must go beyond tax credits to streamline governance, reduce bureaucracy, and provide accessible tools that enable organizations of all sizes to decarbonize.
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